ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathy-Ellen Kups, RN

Kathy-Ellen is a Registered Nurse living in Michigan. In 2003, Kathy-Ellen was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. She was cancer-free from April 2004 until December of 2013 when it was discovered that the breast cancer had metastasized to her lung. Cancer has greatly affected her family; her niece survived childhood leukemia, she lost her father to the disease, and her mother has battled breast and lung cancer. In 2005, both Kathy-Ellen and her sister Debbie tested positive for the Breast Cancer BRCA-2 gene mutation.

Kathy-Ellen advocates for cancer patients as well as those medically under and un-insured. She identifies with people dealing with cancer and speaks to patients and their families to empower them in their battle with the disease. She makes herself available to inspire and lecture women’s groups and motivate organizations. In addition, Kathy-Ellen is often invited to contribute articles and lend her voice to worthy causes.

Reading and writing are her passion. She enjoys many outdoor activities, especially mountain biking and skiing. In 2002, Kathy-Ellen moved from Canada to Michigan to marry her husband Bob, whom she met while on vacation in Mexico. The couple has two college-aged sons and two spunky Jack Russell Terriers. Kathy-Ellen has been writing her Breast Cancer blog since 2006